Tohono O odham Nation Behavioral Health

Tohono O'odham Nation Behavioral Health is a tribal behavioral health division in Sells, Arizona, serving Tohono O'odham members and other eligible Native Americans.

The division supports youth and adults facing alcohol and drug use, co-occurring disorders, serious mental illness, grief and loss, domestic violence and relational concerns through clinic, in-home and community based services.

Rooted in Native centered healing, this program blends evidence based treatment with cultural traditions to help clients walk a path toward lasting recovery.

Culturally Grounded Addiction Treatment

The division's Outpatient Treatment Program is adapted from the 12 step Alcoholics Anonymous model to educate clients about substance use disorders and support sustained sobriety.

Individual, group and family therapy are available, along with aftercare group therapy for those completing outpatient or residential treatment.

When more intensive care is needed, clients may be referred to residential treatment for at least 60 days.

Sessions combine substance use recovery with culturally responsive practices delivered by a multicultural counseling team.

Clients may take part in Talking Circles, Sweat Lodge Ceremony and coordination with Traditional Native Healers, addressing both addiction and its underlying roots.

Traditional Healing and Whole-Person Wellness

Beyond counseling, the program offers acupuncture wellness using the NADA protocol and full-body treatment from a licensed, board certified acupuncturist.

The Good Road of Life curriculum weaves spirituality, culture, humor, prevention,and hope into healing, while the Tas Tonlik Ki Day Program provides psychosocial day treatment with coping-skills and vocational activities.

Access and Getting Started

Located in Sells, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation, the division serves people living on or near the Nation through clinic, in-home and community based settings.

Medicaid is accepted, and financial assistance and financing options are available.